Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift

Penske Logistics; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Lockbourne, OH. The role focuses on inventory control, cycle counts, and close collaboration with customers to support accurate receiving and storage within a busy warehouse environment.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an hourly wage of $21.26. The job emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year inventory experience required.
• 2 years of general office experience required.
• 1 year of customer service experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and correct inventory as needed.
• Ensure system count matches physical on hands.
• Look for missing product in storage location.
• Resolve discrepancies at pallet and location level.
• Research and document root cause of quality error reports (QEs).
• Assist with clearing shorts in WMS.
• Work with customer to resolve store inventory claims.
• Assist with consolidation efforts.
• Identify and classify damaged product; move to holding area after processing.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Office administration

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Compensation

$21.26 per hour

Major Responsibilities

Perform cycle counts and correct inventory as needed

• Ensure system count matches physical on hands
• Look for missing product in storage location
• Resolve discrepancies at pallet and location level
• Research and document root cause of quality error reports (QEs)
• Assist with clearing shorts in WMS
• Work with customer to resolve store inventory claims
• Assist with consolidation efforts
• Identify and classify damaged product. Move to appropriate holding area once damage process is completed
• Seek out aging product and ensure it is ready for put away or locate missing product
• Assist receiving with Special Order Service (SOS) errors
• Ensure packaging types are not mixed and correct if found
• Inspect product for damage using a safety cutter, flashlight and tape
• Communicate with cross-shift clerks on inventory needs
• Use PIT Equipment to conduct indirect inventory work & other tasks as designated by management
• Work with customer on product recalls and write offs
• Audit inbound POs for accuracy
• Verify shorts, overages, and unexpected items. Document on receiving paperwork
• Ensure damaged product in holding area is moved to appropriate reverse lanes when ready
• Be on equipment up to 50% of shift
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• 1 year inventory experience required
• 2 years of general office experience required
• 1 year of customer service experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• AS400 experience preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Warehouse

Job Family: Operations

Address: 6241 Shook Road

Primary Location: US-OH-Lockbourne

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2608507